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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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Traction/Suspension Mods!

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I am really needing to get traction in my car, so I wanted to bulk up parts of the suspension. I was thinking of going with, Lower Control Arms, Panhard Bar, and a Torque Arm. My question is how affective are these pieces? Should I leave out one of the pieces, or will they all help? Are LCA's not as affective without relocation brackets? They all claim to be able to lower your ET's....though I just think back to the power mods, and how much their manufacturers exaggerate....ie: the TB AirFoil that gains 12hp!

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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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lca's and the torque arm will definatly improve traction, if you have the tires to back it up. there is not much point putting more traction mods on if the tires are going to spin regardless.

the panhardbar won't have much affect on the straight line traction, only cornering really. so if you wnated to omit one part..that would be it.

i'd say spend that money on the relocation brackets. the lca's will work without them, mine made a nice improvement and stopped most of my wheelhop. but the brackets will compliment the lca's.
Old Apr 15, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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I would have to say that for traction mods I would go with some LCA's, relocation brackets, torque arm, and some SFC's. Those will help you the most with traction. If you need tires then I would suggest getting some drag radials. Those will be the major traction mods that I would definitly get. Check out BMR's stuff. They make great traction mods.
Old Apr 15, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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I second the vote for BMR stuff, great quality and reasonable prices!
Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by RTICWOLF
I second the vote for BMR stuff, great quality and reasonable prices!
I agree, but i think the best SFC are Kenny Brown DD's..
Other then that BMR is up there for the rest of their products.

As for traction mods, if lowered a PHR is great and the LCA and relocation brackets combo is AWESOME!

SFC arent more for cutting good times, plus its added weight. But i do recommend them esp. if u have t-tops!
Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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If you do not already have drag radials or ET Streets, get some before spending money on suspension parts.
Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Relocation brackets.
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